City

Alsea, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Benton County  ·  Oregon

👥1,129Population
💰$65,781Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂59.3Median Age
🏠$324,600Median Home Value▲ 16% above avg
🎓26.6%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 30% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.5%Other: 10.9%Race
White88.5%
Other10.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
13%
18–24
2%
25–44
19%
45–64
40%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty13.4% ▲ 34% above avg
College Grads26.6% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 30% below avg
HS Graduate371 (42.7%)
Some College107 (12.3%)
Associates160 (18.4%)
Bachelors106 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree125 (14.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 42.7%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 18.4%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 14.4%Edu
HS Grad42.7%
Some College12.3%
Associates18.4%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate14.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.1%Renter: 35.9%Tenure
Owner64.1%
Renter35.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,781 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$324,600 ▲ 16% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,127/mo
Total Housing Units744
Vacant Units270

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
31%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
40%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
55%
About Alsea, OR

Alsea is a city in Oregon, located in Benton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,129 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.3 years.

Economically, Alsea is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,781 is near the national average. Approximately 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Alsea is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $324,600, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,127 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alsea is moderately educated. 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.49%).

Alsea, OR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Oregon.

ZIP Codes in Alsea
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97324 1,129 $65,781 $324,600 $1,127 3.4% 26.6% 64.1%